Oriana by Parfums de Marly: A Whimsical Dream of Sugar & Light
The Couture Confection That Defies Gravity
Imagine biting into a mille-feuille so delicate it evaporates into golden dust on your tongue—Oriana is that fantasy, bottled. This eau de parfum is a masterclass in textural seduction, where citrus sparkles melt into floating clouds of Chantilly cream, and musk tugs you back to earth with a whisper of skin. Not just a gourmand, but a couture gourmand—crafted for those who wear sweetness like haute lingerie.
The Olfactory Ballet
- Top Notes: A sunlit explosion of mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit—not merely citrus, but citrus dipped in diamond dust. The effect is less "fruit bowl" and more champagne bubbles on a lover’s wrist.
- Heart Notes: The dance turns floral-fruity as orange blossom (the most decadent of white flowers) twirls with blackcurrant’s tart jamminess and raspberry’s velvety blush. This isn’t girly—it’s Marie Antoinette hosting a midnight garden revel.
- Base Notes: Here’s the sorcery: marshmallow and Chantilly cream don’t just sit on the skin—they float. The ambrette (nature’s musk) and synthetic musk weave a barely-there carnality beneath, like silk sheets after a dessert feast.
Why It’s Extraordinary
Oriana laughs at the rules. It’s a gourmand that levitates, thanks to that "flimsy delight" of air-puffed sugar. The blackcurrant (rare in sweet fragrances) cuts the cream with aristocratic sharpness, while the musk ensures you smell edible, but not eaten.
The bottle—a frosted glass jewel with gold lacework—hints at the paradox inside: a dessert that wears you.
When to Wear It
- Daytime Alchemy: Elevates a white sundress to high fashion.
- Evening Seduction: Pair with pearl earrings and a knowing smile.
- For the Woman Who: Believes playfulness is the ultimate luxury.
Final Verdict
Oriana is the olfactory equivalent of a suspended sigh—a scent that floats somewhere between a patisserie and a boudoir. It’s not just delicious; it’s delirious.
"A mille-feuille of mischief—best served on pulse points."
Key Notes for Connoisseurs:
- Top: Mandarin, Bergamot, Grapefruit (the sparkle)
- Heart: Orange Blossom, Blackcurrant, Raspberry (the decadence)
- Base: Marshmallow, Ambrette, Chantilly Cream, Musk (the caress)
Perfect For:
- The modern coquette who trades sugar for wit
- The dreamer who breakfasts on macarons
- Anyone who’s ever wanted to taste like a memory
Spritz. Float. Let them wonder how you defy gravity.
| Product Name | Oriana Parfums De Marly EDP 75ml |
|---|---|
| Brand | parfums de marly |
| Sizes | 75ml |
| Price | Ksh 49,000 |
| Category | women Perfumes |
| Perfume Type | eau de parfum |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Shipment | Home/office delivery Nairobi |